A YEAR IN REVIEW WE DID IT! We successfully provided an engaging and meaningful NEXUS experience for the Class of 2021 within a pandemic. When we started recruiting and matching mentors and proteges last summer we weren’t sure what the year ahead would look like. We were intentional and strategic in recruitment and the class …
read moreMay 2021 These past fourteen months have looked more different than we could have ever imagined, and we have learned more about each other and our world than we ever thought. I am proud of the NEXUS Board of Directors for their dedication and commitment as we have led together. Our Board knows the importance …
read moreA YEAR IN REVIEW from Heather Hunt, NEXUS Director As I write this, we are in the middle of a world pandemic and uncertain of what the future may look like. Throughout this, I have learned to appreciate what’s important, value relationships, and leaders learn to adapt with change. Through the COVID-19 era, I have …
read moreMay 2020 The past few months have been a challenge for all of us as we learn to navigate personally and professionally in this pandemic environment. The NEXUS Class of 2020 mentors and protégés embraced social distancing and found ways to stay connected with each other and their cohort. We have seen now more than …
read moreLarry Papasan has been a NEXUS mentor seven times and has impacted seven proteges in many, different ways. He is the recipient of the Sandy Willson Outstanding NEXUS Mentor award and has been an ongoing advocate and supporter for NEXUS. Several years ago, Larry suggested that the NEXUS class read the book “THE ONE THING”, …
read more“Foundations are the quiet driver that is making a difference to make our city better.” -Rex JonesNEXUS recently hosted one of our Lunch Series events. NEXUS Alumnus Rex Jones, President of the Christian Community Foundation was the speaker. The event offered the opportunity for members of the NEXUS Network to connect with current participants and …
read moreNEXUS Class of 2019 Mentor Bob Willunsem recently wrote a post about leadership through his experience. “Five Leadership Lessons from a 525 Mile Bike Ride” provides some though-provoking content. Take a few minutes and READ HERE .
read moreA YEAR IN REVIEW As I reflect over the past year, I am confident in saying I have the best job ever! I have the opportunity to meet so many leaders, both young and experienced, in different areas of our community, including business, non-profit, entrepreneurship, education, and religion. In addition to working with the dynamic …
read moreMay 2018 This year NEXUS is celebrating 15 years! I am proud to say I have been involved in NEXUS most of those years as a Mentor, volunteer, Program Committee member, and Board member. The NEXUS experience is so unique and I learn something each time I am around members of the NEXUS Network. As …
read moreNEXUS was recently featured in a Second Presbyterian Church’s publication. The article shares about NEXUS and gives perspectives from a Mentor and Protégé point of view. Second Presbyterian Church is a founding partner of NEXUS and remains a supporter. To read the article CLICK HERE.
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